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As mentioned above, we took beta coefficients and used them as proxy values for the center of distribution on each factor. We then estimated standard deviation based on that center. These values of center and variability became parameters for the current version of the model. As we hoped, there was gradual increase in number of eaters as a consequence of gradual conversion of some noneaters into eaters. Figure 2 shows a generalized change in number from noneater definition to eater definition (“slow” green line near bottom of plot). Fig. 2. Typical increase in eaters. Bottom green line is critical line. Figures 3a and 3b depict more micro-focussed views of gradual increase in likelihood-to-eat scores of selected agents. Fig. 3a. Increase in likelihood-to-eat score. Six selected agents. Dashed red line shows gradual increase. 201